A love story between two people who live in two very different worlds; is it right to keep a promise when it hurts the one you love? Can the darkness survive in the light?Mare’s life is in danger. An unknown enemy seeks to destroy her only months after her mother’s brutal death. When a handsome stranger saves her life everything she has ever known will be put to the test. Dare she trust her life … Dare she trust her life – and her heart – with a man who walks the endless night?
Andre stumbles upon Mare’s attack, saving her life, immediately drawn to the innocent beauty. Cursed and soulless, his existence has never meant so much or brought him so close to salvation. His dark promise hidden in the deep recesses of his heart becomes his only objective. Can he save Mare in time?
NIGHTBORNE –
Palladino Vampire Coven:
Dark Promise
Dark Vengeance
Dark Persuasion
Dark Deception (2021)
Crimson Covenant:
Bitten
Branded (2021)
Ravaged Souls MC:
Carnage
Mayhem (2021)
more
When human Mare meets vampire Andre the two fall hard, which is unexpected for the jaded vamp. Having lived over a thousand years, Andre has protected humans in the past, but Mare stirs new feelings and emotions in him, and will change both their worlds.
These two characters have you pulling for them, and the various storylines throughout the book are so intriguing. Between Mare’s mother’s murder and the vampire intrigue, there’s always something going on.
This is not as dark as I thought it would be. Yes, there are dark situations but the romance itself is not.
Great read with amazing and lovable characters.
While there is a cliffhanger, it is worth it! The story and plot is well-written.
I can’t wait to read what is next for Andre and Mare!!
I received an advanced copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an unbiased , honest review.
I really enjoyed reading this vampire story. It was different than most vampire stories. The mystery of what happened to Mare’s mother drew me into the story along with Andre’s obsession , and I couldn’t put it down until I reached the end. Mare’s and Andre’s bond and love was great to be apart of. Andre did break my heart at the end, but left me wanting to read the next book in their love story.
This was a wonderfully compelling story that grabbed my attention and didn’t let it go until I was finished!! I loved Mare and Andre’s characters and their entire story! I will definitely read the continuation of this! I read it in one sitting, I couldn’t put it down! Nikki Landis, you are a great writer and I haven’t read one if your books that I didn’t enjoy!!! Thank you for sharing your talent with readers everywhere!!!
Andre knew something was different about Mare from the moment he met her. He had to get to know her, and he had to protecter her from whomever was trying to kill her. After testifying about her mother’s murder, Mare becomes the victim of a psychopathic stalker, who not only wants her dead but enjoys keeping her scared too. Soon Mare is pulled into a world of danger, vampires, and an upcoming war all the while trying to resist the strange pull of the sexy man who has become her bodyguard. Can they ever be together or will she have to choose between love and her life?
This story is smoking hot! Landis expertly develops the relationship and the lust throughout the story that makes it a challenge not to jump ahead, couple that with the plot twists and the action and you will keep turning page after page!
Mare is beautiful and innocent but her life has changed so much since her mother’s death. Not only is it filled with immense grief, but she has also started to receive death threats. The people who murdered Mare’s mother want to clean up any mess that could possibly link them to any crimes. However Andre, a vampire nobility, has other desires for Mare than for her to fall victim of the Boraggio mafia family’s doings. What starts off as a call to protect an innocent, turns into a strange emotional pull and then into a full-blown infatuation. His soul becomes obsessed with anything Mare, and he has to fight his hardest to keep his dark promise. This is what I would call a pure romance indulgence. Nikki Landis seems to know exactly what a woman wants in a romance and how she wants to be courted before sex. Crawl under the duvet, be alone and just enjoy this romantic ecstasy for pure pleasure.
It was so fun to find out how Mare and Andre found one another. It just proves that it can take a thousand years to find the right person. Mare’s easy acceptance of Andre’s life is sometimes puzzling, but her love for him is willing to overlook everything because her heart is telling her that he’s the one for her.
Once again, Nikki Landis has created a world rich with the characters and settings. Often, I forget this is a paranormal story because of the realism of the writing. I look forward to reading the next book to find out what happens to them as this book left me with a cliffhanger.
I really enjoyed Dark promise I think the name really said it all a very sexy hot addictive book I can’t wait to read the next book !
Another must read by Nikki Landis
A well written story with nice characters who are well described and develops nicely through the story. Likeable and has a great chemistry. Nice story line and plot. I like the dark twists and the paranormal aspect.
Captivating and enjoyable read.
An original retelling
I love paranormal stories and this one grabbed me. Mare and Andre couldn’t be more different, and everything is against them. Don’t look for your typical Romeo and Juliette story, far from it. It’s an epic love story that could be sweet one minute and steamy the next. One read you won’t be able to put down.
This is the first book I’ve read from this author,,, I really enjoyed it,,,,
This book is good it captivates the reader ,,,,, I really did enjoyed the story and am looking at reading more from this author,,,,,
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As a rule, André did not like sweet smells. He preferred the intensity and metallic linger of hot pulsating blood. Bitter. Copper. Wet. He gave little thought or credence to the sweet smell of innocence or naivety. In his thousand years he never smelled a scent as delectable and enticing as hers. That’s why he chose to follow her. A female, all curves and fluid grace, with an hourglass figure to draw the eye of any man, human or vampyre.
Her name was Maureen. She and her mother were at a gas station getting gas when her mother was caught in the crossfire of a gang war and murdered. Now because she testified against the killers, they’ve put a contract out on her life.
Be prepared, there is a cliffhanger, but oh so worth it!! Nikki Landis has brought her characters to life with such personality, joy, strife, love and evil it will keep you in suspense throughout the maze they take you through. Be prepare for a vampire tale the likes of which you haven’t read before.
Wow! Wow! Wow!! I am a sucker for a good paranormal story and this one was amazing!! This author is very quickly becoming a favorite! This wasn’t your typical vampire story, but a beautiful story about the epic love shared between a human and a vampire. It hooked me from the very first chapter and I didn’t want to put it down.
Entertaining first in series
The plotline was smooth, flowed easily from scene to scene
Full of action and suspense with some surprising twists
The characters were well crafted
Our H and h do suffer the Insta-bond right from the opening scene – but as the story progresses their relationship matures in a way that allows the reader to feel the chemistry between the characters
I liked the council and the guardians – a well-crafted plot that opens the way for future twists and enticing new stories
Looking forward to more in this series
Nikki Landis does not disappoint! Had me hooked from the first page. If you only pick up one book from Nikki make it this book.
I love this book it has a great storyline and it is well written can’t wait to read the next part of the series
A little slow at the start but once I got moving wow. Interesting plot with lots of twists and turns. Intense characters and an unlikely Romance. Can’t wait to read the next one.
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Wow is all I’m saying. The struggle for Andre to be with Mare and still be loyal to his sire, unbelievable! He loves her as no vampire should love a human. He protects her, helps her get closure and falls in love. I love this book and can’t wait to read the next one.
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This is more than your average vampire romance. It’s told from both main characters POVs which I really enjoyed. It gives the reader a fuller picture of the storyline and the depth of the characters emotions. These characters are drawn to each other physically and emotionally. Neither one wants to admit their true feelings and they fight against it as long as they can.
This book is the last book in this series. I didn’t have. Hard time catching up with this story. This story will take you on a amazing ride that will have you hooked from the beginning to the very end.